THE NUTCRACKER to Return to Joffrey Ballet This Winter
The Joffrey Ballet will present Christopher Wheeldon's THE NUTCRACKER with all-new immersive projections and a three-dimensional Golden Statue at the Lyric Opera House in Chicago.
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MUD LIFE Opens at Collaboraction Theatre
Collaboraction Theatre will present the world premiere of MUD LIFE, a drama by G.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL to Return to MAC Theater This Holiday Season
College of DuPage Theater Department will present William J.
THE HOUSE WITHOUT A CHRISTMAS TREE Cast Announced for Griffin Theatre Revival
Griffin Theatre Company announced the cast and production team for its revival of THE HOUSE WITHOUT A CHRISTMAS TREE, the musical based on Gail Rock's classic Christmas novel, running at Theater Wit in Chicago.
Katrina Lenk and More in ADIRONDACK CHAIR CIRCLE at Steppenwolf Theatre
Steppenwolf Theatre Company is continuing its 51st Season with the world premiere of Chicago playwright Stephanie Alison Walker's satire Adirondack Chair Circle, directed by Tony Award winner Pam MacKinnon, starring Katrina Lenk.
3Arts Distributes $860,000 in Grants to Chicago Artists
3Arts announced $860,000 in unrestricted grants to Chicago artists, including ten recipients of $50,000 Next Level Awards, at its 19th Annual celebration.
MESSIAH Will Herald Holiday Season at Camerata Chicago
Conductor Drostan Hall leads Camerata Chicago in performances of Handel's MESSIAH and ZADOK THE PRIEST across Illinois venues, featuring countertenor Key'mon Murrah and mezzo-soprano Camille Robles.
THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH to Make Chicago Debut at Greenhouse Theatre Center
HGBIC Productions will present the Broadway comedy THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH at The Greenhouse Theatre Center in Chicago.
A CELTIC CHRISTMAS is Coming to Illinois Venues This Holiday Season
A TASTE OF IRELAND's five-star Irish Christmas show featuring World Champion dancers will perform in Skokie and Batavia, Illinois, bringing a blend of Irish dancing, live music, and storytelling to audiences of all ages.
IT'S A HORRIBLE LIFE - A Golden Girls Lost Episodes Musical Parody is Coming to Theater Wit
Hell in a Handbag Productions will launch its 25th anniversary season with the world premiere of a musical parody based on the long-running GOLDEN GIRLS: THE LOST EPISODES series.
Sylvester Stallone & Bill Conti to Reunite for ROCKY in Concert
A special one-night-only celebration of the 50th anniversary of the iconic Academy Award winning film Rocky will feature appearances by Academy Award winners Sylvester Stallone and legendary composer Bill Conti.
Cast Set for SAP North American Premiere at The Front Theatre
The Front Theatre has revealed the cast for the North American premiere of Rafaella Marcus's play Sap, directed by Charles Riffenburg, running winter of 2027 at The Den Theatre.
Black Voices in Cabaret to Present THE BLACK SONGBOOK, VOL. I: BRONZEVILLE
Black Voices in Cabaret will present THE BLACK SONGBOOK, VOL.
Lifeline Theatre to Accept BIPOC Writer Submissions for Adaptation Workshop
Lifeline Theatre is accepting submissions from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color writers in the Chicago area for its sixth annual adaptation development workshop, which offers resources, public readings, and potential MainStage production consideration.
SAYING OUR GOODBYES: A WILLIAM FINN TRIBUTE Held October 19
The Beautiful City Project presented a cabaret celebrating composer William Finn's songs on October 19 at Theo Ubique in Evanston, Illinois, raising funds for Carson's Village.
CARMELA FULL OF WISHES Returns to Chicago Children's Theatre
See photos of CARMELA FULL OF WISHES at Chicago Children's Theatre.
GIORDANO DANCE CHICAGO to Present Season 64 at North Shore Center
Giordano Dance Chicago returns to the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie with a program featuring the world premiere of 'Caravan' by Resident Choreographer Al Blackstone and works by acclaimed choreographers.
CABARET CONNEXION Festival to Present International Artists in Chicago
Cabaret Connexion Concert Festival will feature artists from Paris, Berlin, and beyond performing jazz and cultural programming across the Chicago area, with educational outreach to local schools.
THE PRICE, IVANOV, and CUT TO THE CHASE to Lead Artistic Home Season
The Artistic Home will present Arthur Miller's THE PRICE and Anton Chekhov's IVANOV at The Den Theatre, bookended by the annual CUT TO THE CHASE festival of new one-act plays at Lookingglass Studio Theatre.
THE NUTCRACKER to Feature Ballet, Hip Hop, and Breakdancing at Hyde Park School of Dance
Hyde Park School of Dance will present its annual Nutcracker production with over 200 performers spanning ages 7 to adults, blending classical ballet, hip hop, breakdancing, and multiple dance styles at Mandel Hall in Chicago.
Chicago International Violin Competition Now Accepting Registrations
The Chicago Violin Competition will host an online event for violinists ages 7–28, featuring two divisions with specified repertoire requirements for young and senior artists.
OH, MARY! Tickets to Go On Sale for Chicago Engagement
Tickets for the Tony and Olivier Award-winning comedy OH, MARY! will go on sale for its limited Chicago run at Broadway In Chicago's CIBC Theatre, with individual prices ranging from $75 to $210.
SWEENEY TODD at Big Noise Theatre
Big Noise Theatre will present Stephen Sondheim's SWEENEY TODD at Prairie Lakes Theater in Des Plaines, with a full orchestra and cast led by Christopher Ratliff and Margaret Garafalo.
THE CONNECTOR to Make Chicago Premiere with Counterpoint Theatre
Counterpoint Theatre will present THE CONNECTOR, a musical by Jason Robert Brown and Jonathan Marc Sherman, marking the show's Chicago debut and the company's inaugural production at The Den Theatre.
MARY, A HOLIDAY DANSICAL to Return at Logan Center
Black Girls Dance will present its sixth annual production of MARY, A HOLIDAY DANSICAL, a modern retelling of the Black Nativity told through ballet, hip hop, tap, and contemporary dance, serving as a fundraiser for the organization's Full Circle Performing Arts Center.
Tammy McCann Jazz Christmas to Open at Nichols Concert Hall
Jazz vocalist Tammy McCann returns as Artist in Residence to present a holiday concert combining jazz and rhythm and blues with special guest musicians at Nichols Concert Hall in Evanston.
Elgin Symphony Orchestra to Present HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR at Raue Center
The Elgin Symphony Orchestra will perform its annual Holiday Spectacular Concert at Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.
Strawdog Theatre Company's 9th Annual HERSHEL AND THE HANUKKAH GOBLINS to Return at Raven Theatre
Strawdog Theatre Company's ninth annual production of HERSHEL AND THE HANUKKAH GOBLINS will feature returning cast members and new performers in the hour-long family holiday show with live music and puppets.
DEBUT Will Make Midwest Premiere at CIRCA Pintig
Nate Cozens' comedy follows a 29-year-old Filipino drag queen who decides to celebrate a traditional coming-of-age party as a way to restart his life.
THE SECOND CITY'S NUT-CRACKING HOLIDAY REVUE to Open at Copley Theatre
The Second City will present a holiday comedy revue featuring seasonal sketches, songs, and improv at Paramount's Copley Theatre in downtown Aurora this November and December.
Hermitage Award Winner Naomi Iizuka's CASA DE MAÑANA to Receive Goodman Theatre Workshop
The Hermitage Artist Retreat and Goodman Theatre will present a workshop of Naomi Iizuka's commissioned play CASA DE MAÑANA, a dark comedy set in an assisted living facility.
Phil Vassar Brings 25 Years of Paradise Tour to Raue Center
Country artist Phil Vassar will perform at Raue Center For The Arts in Crystal Lake, Illinois, celebrating the 25th anniversary of his breakout hit with chart-topping songs and piano-driven performances.
HANDEL'S MESSIAH to be Presented by Third Coast Symphony
Third Coast Symphony will present two performances of HANDEL'S MESSIAH at the South Shore Cultural Center and Studebaker Theater in Chicago, featuring soloists and the Roosevelt University/CCPA Chorus.
Jessie Mueller and Seth Rudetsky to Perform at Steppenwolf Theatre
Tony Award-winning Broadway star Jessie Mueller will perform three shows at Steppenwolf Theatre's Downstairs Theater in Chicago, featuring behind-the-scenes stories and music from her career alongside pianist Seth Rudetsky.
MIRACULOUS LADYBUG & CAT NOIR: THE LIVE STAGE SPECTACULAR to Launch in February
The stage adaptation of the animated series will premiere as a limited 15-city North American tour running from February 27 through the end of March.
It's A Wonderful Life to Open by Overshadowed Theatrical Productions
Overshadowed Theatrical Productions presents a stage adaptation of the holiday classic IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, adapted by Jason LeBlanc from Frank Capra's film.
MACBETH Will Tour Chicago-Area Libraries in Free Performances
The Shakespeare Project of Chicago will present free fully staged readings of Shakespeare's MACBETH at libraries across the Chicago area, directed by Peter Garino with a cast of local professional actors.
First Look at THE WHO'S TOMMY National Tour
The North American Tour of The Who’s TOMMY has officially hit the road! The national tour will be taking the stage in Tucson, where audiences can catch performances from October 20 – 25.
Uncle Vanya to Open at Edge of the Wood Theatre
Edge of the Wood Theatre will present Anton Chekhov's UNCLE VANYA in a modern adaptation by Annie Baker.
THE WINTER'S TALE Begins Performances at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
See first look photos Chicago Shakespeare Theater's The Winter's Tale, now in performances through December 12.
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Adirondack Chair Circle Steppenwolf's Ensemble Theater (10/22-12/06) |
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Love Story: A Tribute to Taylor Swift Raue Center For The Arts (11/07-11/07) |
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Million Dollar Quartet Stolp Island Theatre (10/07-1/03) |
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The Christmas Carol Paramount Theatre (11/11-1/03) |
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Topdog/Underdog Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theater (9/17-11/01) |
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Blond Ambition: A Tribute to Madonna Raue Center For The Arts (11/07-11/07) |
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When We Were Young and Unafraid Greenhouse Theater Center (11/12-11/29) |
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for colored girls who considered suicide when the rainbow is enuf eta Creative Arts Foundation (11/08-11/29) |
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Elton Rhon Raue Center for the Arts (5/07-5/07) |
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Stand Up Momedy Raue Center for the Arts (5/07-5/07) |
